When does the Model Code of Conduct come into effect?

When the list of all candidates is published

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On a day declared by the Supreme Court

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On the day the Voters' List is released

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When the election schedule is announced

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Solution

The correct option is D When the election schedule is announced
The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to ensure free and fair polls. It comes into effect the day the Commission announces the schedule for the elections. It remains in force untill the election results are declared.

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